Sluttelementer

Sluttelementer is a plural noun used in several Nordic languages to denote elements that occur at the end of a unit, sequence or structure. The precise scope varies by discipline, and there is no single universal definition.

In linguistics and morphology, sluttelementer are terminal morphemes or suffixes attached to the end of a word stem to express grammatical information such as tense, number or case. They function as endings that modify the word’s form without changing its root.

In computing and markup, the term is sometimes used to refer to end elements, such as closing tags in XML or HTML, which mark the boundary of a container and signal the end of its content. The concept of an end element helps parsers determine where a hierarchical structure finishes.

In data formats or programming, end markers or terminator elements may be designated within a serialized structure to indicate termination of a sequence or data block. These markers can be explicit tokens or structural conventions within a file or protocol.

Because the term spans different fields, readers should consult domain-specific glossaries or definitions when encountered in text to determine the intended meaning. See also: suffix, closing tag, end marker.